What’s on your mind, Kiwi farmer?
How a community Facebook page became part of the fabric of New Zealand farming.
Call for Environment Southland to focus on ‘real risks’
Given it’s clear regulations are on the way out, it would be baffling if farmers were forced to gain consent for certain wintering activities, farming body says.
Farmer Time for Schools digs in
Programme continues to introduce more and more students to farming life and opportunities.
How to retire well as a dairy farmer
Retirement and investment planning doesn’t have to be intimidating or overwhelming, says an industry adviser.
Wool ready to spring back into action
Textile congress shows growing global interest in fibre’s properties, says Wool Impact CEO.
AgriTech and Innovation Day outlines the future shape of farming
The panel called for a more informed national conversation around GM and gene editing, as the technologies have significant potential for sectors such as agriculture.
Farmer Time for Schools digs in
Programme continues to introduce more and more students to farming life and opportunities.
Stress showing up in non-dairy loans
Troubled agricultural loans outside the dairy sector hit their highest level since early 2012, Reserve Bank reports.
The Farmer’s Voice loud and clear at Fieldays
One of a range of farming lobby groups to have a presence at new Fieldays Rural Advocacy Hub.
World is watching NZ farming – and applauding
Potential as a test bed highlighted as global agritech eyes our emissions efforts and accomplishments.
Wool ready to spring back into action
Textile congress shows growing global interest in fibre’s properties, says Wool Impact CEO.
Shots fired in fertiliser war as Aus company enter Kiwi market
Lawyers line up as New Zealand players challenge Aussie newcomer’s product.
Market dynamics put finishers in driver’s seat
A hole in the winter kill and a hitch in NZ dollar’s step help to balance things out a bit when dealing with processors – and repay forward thinking by producers.
Is NZ ready for ag’s green revolution?
Industry leaders at Lincoln University’s Green Economy seminar outline the challenge for the industry and the country.
New sharemilkers urged to ‘take time’
Federated Farmers share tips for first-time sharemilkers heading out to farm.
Don’t stop believin’ in farm ownership
After decades of dreaming of farm ownership, an Atiamuri couple finally ticked the box in 2020 – and it’s all that they hoped it would be.
Just add water: building a wetland from scratch
A lower Northland farmer has constructed a wetland as a demonstration for the Piroa Conservation Trust.
High care and high efficiency worthy of recognition
A finalist in this year’s Ahuwhenua Trophy for excellence in Māori dairying has been on the podium before – as a beef farm.
Call for Environment Southland to focus on ‘real risks’
Given it’s clear regulations are on the way out, it would be baffling if farmers were forced to gain consent for certain wintering activities, farming body says.
McClay jets off, intent on bridging Gulf
Full raft of meetings for trade minister, including ongoing moves to formalise trade relations in Persian Gulf.
‘Unworkable’ regs on the carpet at woolshed meeting
Priority is to relieve pressure on farmers, Minister Patterson tells gathering.
Government ends war on farming
Federated Farmers strongly believe winter grazing, stock exclusion and on-farm biodiversity can be better managed through the upcoming roll-out of farm plans.
AgriTech and Innovation Day outlines the future shape of farming
The panel called for a more informed national conversation around GM and gene editing, as the technologies have significant potential for sectors such as agriculture.
Thousands of hectares sold to solar
Foreign investors allowed to buy 2900ha for energy generation in the past few years.
More beef farmers join INZB genetics push
Total number now contributing to programme reaches 37.
Cultural approach spells doom for pests
Management method that enhances populations of beneficial species or disrupts populations of pest species outlined in seminar.
What’s on your mind, Kiwi farmer?
How a community Facebook page became part of the fabric of New Zealand farming.
Dairy Women’s Network Regional Leader of the Year named
Manager of 1000 cows also finds time for community building.
Honouring arable’s best and brightest
Nominations are open for Grower of the Year in maize, cereal and seed categories, and a team of judges will select one of these winners as 2024 Arable Farmer of the Year.
How to retire well as a dairy farmer
Retirement and investment planning doesn’t have to be intimidating or overwhelming, says an industry adviser.
Now dairy falls foul of bird flu
The virus has proved adept at moving between species – and that is very bad news for humans, writes Richard Rennie.
The lesson of the walking poles
Having been helped by therapy, Daniel Eb feels duty bound to call out the main reason people give for not seeking help themselves.
Greenpeace’s bluff and bluster machine rolls on
Alan Emerson takes issue with Greenpeace over its recent ‘unchecked’ claims on nitrates in water.